Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 6 a.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department receives hundreds of calls for service each day. Not all calls result in a report or arrest. Compiled by Watch Commanders in the field, the Watch Log is a summary of events that stand out to them in a given 24-hour period. Call times listed are approximate and typically reflect the first call received by SLC911 (Dispatch) for a given case. Items contained herein are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency. To see a list of completed calls for service in the last 48 hours, visit slcpd.com/policecallsforservice.

4:45 a.m.
Strongarm Robbery
1265 N. Redwood Rd.
19-192788

The victim was walking when a male Hispanic adult asked the victim for a cigarette.  The suspect punched the victim in the face. The victim felt his arms, back and stomach being cut. The suspect fled on foot after taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene. The suspect was described as a 40-50-year-old male Hispanic, last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering, a gray hoodie with long black hair.

4:49 p.m.
Strongarm Robbery
1000 W. Modesto Ave.
19-193110

The victim was riding his bicycle along the Jordan River trail near California Ave when he was approached by 4 males. The males demanded his bicycle, cellphone, and backpack and the victim complied. Before leaving one of the suspects punched the victim in the face. The suspects are described as Polynesian males. One was 45 years old, wearing a black and white shirt. The second was also 45 years old and was last seen wearing a green jacket. The third as wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and beard. The victim could not provide a description of the last male.

To share information about this or other criminal activity with the Salt Lake City Police Department, please call (801) 799-3000. To remain anonymous, text us your crime tips to 274637. Start the text with the keyword TIPSLCPD (which routes it to SLCPD), then a space, followed by the relevant information or photos. Reference: crimetip

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